Skip to Main
Access summer internship banner 2026

UT Southwestern Healthcare Summer Internship Program

group of 4 students around table working over a medical mannequin arm

The Healthcare Summer Internship Program hosted by the UT Southwestern Office for Institutional Opportunity is a full-time immersive summer experience designed for undergraduate students who are interested in or exploring careers in a health care environment.

Interns are placed in one of three areas:

  • Administrative
  • Clinical
  • Research

The program begins in June and runs for 8 to 9 weeks, with interns placed in various departments across UT Southwestern. In addition to their regular internship responsibilities, interns participate in weekly professional development sessions designed to enhance their skills and support their career growth. At the conclusion of the program, interns share their experiences and highlight what they have learned through a poster presentation session during the closing ceremony.

gallery with 3 panes: from left to right, 3 students pose for photo bus, girl with long red hair holds soccer ball on playing field, and girl in shorts kicks soccer ball toward net on field

2027 Program Dates

June 7–July 30, 2027

male student with curly hair puts tourniquet on mannequin arm as 3 other students work at nearby tables

Between 30 to 50 interns are accepted into this program each year, with placement based on each intern’s area of interest as much as possible. Placement opportunities are based on the departments who sign up to host an intern.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the start of the summer program.
  • Students must have completed a full year of college at the time of application. This is indicated by the transcripts at the time of application. Credits earned while in high school do not count toward this requirement.
  • Interns must commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) placement.

Selection Criteria

hallway filled with diverse group of students during summer internship
  • Application review
  • GPA 2.5 and higher as indicated on transcripts
  • Screening interview

Stipend

The stipend for this program is $15 per hour.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application and upload your transcripts. Transcripts are to be uploaded at the time of application.

We do not require letters of recommendation.

Application window opens in early January 2027.

Back-to top